Harold F. Stelpflug

Harold F. Stelpflug, age 92, of Lancaster, died peacefully on Monday, June 25, 2012, at his home. He was born on March 23, 1920, in Platteville, the son of Bernard and Margaret (Siepker) Stelpflug. Harold enlisted in the United States Army in December of 1941 and served his country until November of 1945 stationed in England. Upon return from service, he was engaged in a lifetime of farming. Harold met Marie Bornhauser and they were married on September 12, 1953, at Sacred Heart Church in Dubuque, Iowa. They were blessed with nine children. Harold was a lifetime member of the Richard Burns American Legion Post No. 109 of Lancaster and St. Clement Catholic Church.

Survivors include his loving wife, Marie Stelpflug, Lancaster; their nine children: Jim (Jane) Stelpflug, Lancaster; Bill (Ellen) Stelpflug, Bloomington; Cindi (Joe) Breuer, Glen Haven; Janet Seng, Cassville; Mike (Sheila) Stelpflug, Bloomington; Joan (Chris) Keenan, Dodgeville; Sharon (Bill) Bahl, Lancaster; Greg (Cathy) Stelpflug, Dodgeville; Christine (friend Steve) Stelpflug, Caledonia, MN; twenty-seven grandchildren: Aaron (Amy), Cathy, Maura, Kyle, Philip, Kim, Andrew, Kari, Jodi (JJ) White, Stephen, Jeanna, Kevin, David, Samantha, Marissa, Lauren, Jake, John, Adam, Angela, Kristin, Randy, Julie, Matt, Justin, Blake, and Jessica; step-grandchild, Billie Joe (Geri)Welchert; great-grandchild, Autumn; and step great-grandchild: Devin; two brothers: Leo (Betty) Stelpflug; Robert (Joanne) Stelpflug; sisters-in-law, Eileen Stelpflug, all of Lancaster; Mary Ellen Stelpflug, Menomonee Falls; Luetta Bornhauser, Dubuque, IA; brothers-in-law, Edgar (Eve) Bornhauser, Minnesota; Gene Johnsen, Arizona.

In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by granddaughter, Katelyn Keenan; a grandson, Lucas Morrow; his brothers: Cyril and Cletus; and a sister, Jeannette Johnsen.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 29, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster with Father William Seipp officiating. Burial with military honors was held in St. Clement Cemetery, Lancaster. Family and friends called on Thursday, June 28, 2012, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the church and on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the church. Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster is assisting the family.